Finding the Third Proportional to 81,502 and 172,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,502 and 172,814 is: 366,428.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,502 : 172,814 = 172,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,502/172,814 = 172,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,502x = 172,814 × 172,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,502x = 29,864,678,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,864,678,596/81,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,428.78
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